Karabakh's Liberation Greatest Achievement of Armenian People in RA Modern History

PanARMENIAN.Net - The Third All-Armenian Armenia-Diaspora Forum that was held on the days when the republic was celebrating the 15th anniversary of independence adopted the resulting declaration, which says, "We confirm our will and determination to assist in strengthening of Armenia's statehood as a condition for resolving the existing problems and progress of Armenianhood. The forum proved that the relations between Armenia and Diaspora developed in the atmosphere of mutual trust and respect and laid a firm basis for further efficient evolution. We have common history, goals and problems concerning the whole Armenian nation and only with uniting human and material resources we can resolve the problems we face. The Republic of Armenia, as a state, should take every opportunity to secure conditions essential for each Armenian to participate in the development and strengthening of the state. The identity of the Armenian nation is immediately bound with the Christianity and attaches an important role to the Armenian Church, whose mission is to support the spiritual life of the people and deepen relations between Armenia and Diaspora."



The conference participants also approved the rural areas development program as a key instrument for poverty reduction and called upon the all the structures and organizations to take part in the realization of the project.



"The liberation of Karabakh is the greatest achievement of the Armenian people in the modern history. We confirm our responsibility and all possible support to the Nagorno Karabakh Republic for their right to live freely. After the proclamation of Armenia's independence the Diasporan Armenians faced a new reality and challenges that befell the young state. The Armenians of Diaspora rendered and keep on rendering assistance to the republic while Armenia helps Diaspora to maintain the Armenian traditions, culture and identity," the declaration says.



The forum participants affirmed readiness for pressing for the Armenian Genocide international recognition. "We are convinced that democratic principles, human rights and freedom are a priority for the state and community structures. We highlight peace, friendship between people and mutually beneficial cooperation, the right of nations to free life and development, freedom of speech and conscience. In the 21st century we are responsible for protection of national rights and interests, strengthening of cooperation, realization of our hopes and aspirations in the name of secure development and welfare of our people and Homeland," the statement says.